14|05|2012

London festival Alpha-ville,
which takes place 3–7 October 2012, has an open call for
submissions. This year the theme is Unfinity, which describes
opposing forces of political and economic collapse and the
trajectory of technological advancements. Under this theme
Alpha-ville is inviting artists, designers and thinkers to submit
work to be included.

Candidates whose work is selected will be given a
festival pass, and a daily allowance. international artists will
have their travel and accommodation paid for. Work must have been
created after January 2009, and only two works per person may be
submitted. Closing date for submissions 22 June, with an extension
to 15 July if you're submitting moving image. More info here.

On the cover: Holly Herndon – the US sound artist and laptop auteur spreads the faith of the liberating potential of technology. A Primer on the maverick composer Moondog, Daniel Spicer on Brighton's outsider poets and musicians, Lightning Bolt take The Wire's Invisible Jukebox test, Isnaj Dui, Radiophrenia, Jlin and much more. Plus: our latest 20 track CD, free to all readers with The Wire.